Locum Tenens Jobs in North Carolina

Locum Physician (MD/DO) - Surgery - General/Other - $2,300 per day in Nags Head, NC - Position Overview  Imagine spending your assignment on North Carolina's renowned Outer Banks while earning one of the highest-paying community General Surgery call rates available. This is an outstanding opportunity for surgeons seeking low-volume 24-hour call coverage without clinic responsibilities. You'll provide emergency general surgery coverage alongside an established surgical team while enjoying the support of the ECU Health referral network. Complex trauma, ICU patients, and highly specialized surgical cases are transferred to tertiary facilities, allowing you to focus on community-based emergency general surgery. With premium compensation, manageable patient volumes, beautiful coastal surroundings, and flexible intermittent coverage blocks, this assignment is ideal for surgeons looking to maximize income while maintaining an excellent work-life balance. Provider Pay: $2,300 per 24-hour call shift Pay Ranking: Top 5–10% nationally for community General Surgery call-only locum assignments. Assignment Highlights * 24-hour call only (7:00 AM – 7:00 AM) * No clinic responsibilities * Established General Surgery practice * Orientation required the day before first shift * Approximately 15 patient encounters daily while on call * Approximately 8–16 operative cases weekly * No ICU responsibilities * No critical care management * No code response requirements * Epic EMR * ECU Health Air & Ground Transport available for tertiary transfers * Beautiful coastal North Carolina location

Locum Nurse Practitioner (NP) - Neonatal - $2,500 per day in Hickory, NC - Position Overview ( A respected North Carolina hospital is seeking experienced Neonatal Nurse Practitioners for an ongoing locum tenens opportunity in a Level II NICU. This assignment consists of 24-hour in-house restricted call shifts with no callback responsibilities . Providers remain on-site throughout the shift while caring for assigned neonatal patients within a collaborative inpatient practice. The NICU maintains a low daily census and offers an excellent work-life balance while providing meaningful neonatal care. Provider Compensation: $2,500 per 24-hour in-house shift Provider Pay Ranking: Top 10% of Neonatal Nurse Practitioner locum opportunities nationally (2026 market data). Assignment Highlights * July 31, 2026 start * Ongoing assignment * Two NNPs needed * Level II NICU * 24-hour in-house restricted call * No callback responsibilities * Cerner EMR * Temporary privileges available * Light patient census * Admissions required * North Carolina licensed providers only * Top 10% compensation nationally

Locum Nurse Practitioner (NP) - Urgent Care - $120 per hour in Wilmington, NC - Position Overview  An established urgent care network in eastern North Carolina is seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant for an ongoing locum tenens opportunity. Providers will treat both adult and pediatric patients in a busy urgent care setting while utilizing Epic EMR and working alongside experienced support staff. Candidates should be comfortable serving as the sole APP in clinic and independently managing a broad range of urgent care presentations and procedures. IMPORTANT COMPENSATION NOTICE: This position is paid on an all-inclusive basis at $120/hour. Compensation includes all travel-related expenses, lodging, mileage, meals, and incidental expenses. No additional travel reimbursement, housing reimbursement, rental car reimbursement, or per diem is available. Because of the all-inclusive compensation structure, local North Carolina candidates residing within driving distance of Morehead City, Wilmington, Leland, or Kinston are strongly preferred and will receive priority consideration. Provider Compensation: $120/hour All-Inclusive Provider Pay Ranking: Top 15% of local Urgent Care APP locum opportunities in North Carolina (2026 market data) Assignment Highlights * ASAP start * Ongoing assignment * Outpatient urgent care setting * Epic EMR * No call * No hospital privileges required * No inpatient responsibilities * Adults and pediatric patients (6 months+) * Average 40 patients per shift * Sole-provider practice model * Multiple eastern North Carolina locations * Local candidates strongly preferred * All-inclusive compensation structure * Top 15% compensation for local urgent care APP opportunities  

Locum Physician (MD/DO) - Obstetrics and Gynecology - $275 per hour in Clyde, NC - Position Overview  A regional healthcare system in western North Carolina is seeking an experienced OB/GYN physician for an ongoing locum tenens assignment supporting two community hospitals. This long-term opportunity offers recurring 24-hour beeper call coverage with manageable patient volumes, broad-scope obstetrics and gynecology, and temporary privileges available for qualified candidates. Physicians credential at both facilities but only cover one location during each scheduled assignment. Provider Compensation * $3,600 per 24-hour call * Includes first 2 callback hours * $275/hour callback after included hours Pay Ranking: Top 10% among comparable North Carolina community hospital OB/GYN locum assignments. Assignment Highlights * ASAP start * Ongoing assignment * Long-term vacancy coverage * 24-hour beeper call * One hospital covered at a time * Credentialed at both hospitals * Approximately 600 annual deliveries * Temporary privileges available * 30-minute response time * McKesson and Athena EMR * Joint Commission Certified staffing partner * NALTO member Job Responsibilities * Provide 24-hour OB/GYN call coverage * Evaluate obstetrical emergencies * Perform vaginal and cesarean deliveries * Manage gynecologic emergencies * Perform inpatient rounding * Admit and discharge patients * Perform gynecologic surgical procedures * Interpret fetal monitoring * Perform obstetrical ultrasound interpretation * Manage postpartum complications * Collaborate with Certified Nurse Midwives and nursing staff * Complete documentation within McKesson and Athena EMRs Required Clinical Experience REQUIRED * Board Certified or Board Eligible OB/GYN * Active North Carolina Medical License * ACLS * Intermediate Fetal Monitoring * Low-risk obstetrics * High-risk obstetrics * Cesarean sections * Vaginal deliveries * Complicated deliveries * Breech deliveries * Multiple gestations * Abruptions * Third and fourth-degree laceration repair * Office gynecology * Open gynecologic surgery * Diagnostic and minor laparoscopic surgery * Major operative gynecologic surgery PREFERRED * Fellowship training * Forceps delivery experience

Locum Nurse Practitioner (NP) - Surgery - Neurosurgery - $155 per hour in Greenville, NC - Position Overview Join one of North Carolina's premier academic neurosurgical programs as a Locum Tenens Neurosurgery Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant. This ongoing overnight assignment offers an attractive 7-on / 7-off schedule , exceptional physician support, advanced neurosurgical pathology, and the opportunity to practice at a Level I Trauma Center with a large multidisciplinary neuroscience team. Providers seeking consistent overnight work with excellent earning potential and exposure to complex neurosurgical patients will find this to be an outstanding long-term opportunity. Assignment Highlights * Pay Ranking: Top 15% Nationally * Provider Pay: $155/hour * January 2027 start * Ongoing assignment * 7-on / 7-off overnight schedule * Night Shift * 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM * Inpatient-only practice * Level I Trauma Center * 974-bed tertiary referral hospital * Joint Commission accredited * Established team of: * 9 Neurosurgeons * 9 Advanced Practice Providers * 24/7 inpatient neurosurgical support * Optional OR First Assist opportunities * Orientation the day before first scheduled shift * Adult patient population Job Responsibilities * Overnight inpatient neurosurgical coverage * Admissions * Inpatient consultations * Cross-coverage * Urgent neurosurgical evaluations * Coordination with Neurosurgeons * Postoperative patient management * Overnight discharges as needed * Optional operating room first assist * Documentation in Epic EMR Practice Details PRACTICE SETTING * Academic Medical Center * Level I Trauma Center * Inpatient Neurosurgery Service HOSPITAL * 974-bed tertiary referral center * Joint Commission accredited * Regional neuroscience referral center * High-volume neurosurgical service SUPPORT STAFF * Nine Neurosurgeons * Nine Advanced Practice Providers * 24/7 inpatient neurosurgical coverage * Multidisciplinary specialty support

Locum Physician Assistant (PA) - Surgery - Neurosurgery - $155 per hour in Greenville, NC - Position Overview Join one of North Carolina's premier academic neurosurgical programs as a Locum Tenens Neurosurgery Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant. This ongoing overnight assignment offers an attractive 7-on / 7-off schedule , exceptional physician support, advanced neurosurgical pathology, and the opportunity to practice at a Level I Trauma Center with a large multidisciplinary neuroscience team. Providers seeking consistent overnight work with excellent earning potential and exposure to complex neurosurgical patients will find this to be an outstanding long-term opportunity. Assignment Highlights * Pay Ranking: Top 15% Nationally * Provider Pay: $155/hour * January 2027 start * Ongoing assignment * 7-on / 7-off overnight schedule * Night Shift * 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM * Inpatient-only practice * Level I Trauma Center * 974-bed tertiary referral hospital * Joint Commission accredited * Established team of: * 9 Neurosurgeons * 9 Advanced Practice Providers * 24/7 inpatient neurosurgical support * Optional OR First Assist opportunities * Orientation the day before first scheduled shift * Adult patient population Job Responsibilities * Overnight inpatient neurosurgical coverage * Admissions * Inpatient consultations * Cross-coverage * Urgent neurosurgical evaluations * Coordination with Neurosurgeons * Postoperative patient management * Overnight discharges as needed * Optional operating room first assist * Documentation in Epic EMR Practice Details PRACTICE SETTING * Academic Medical Center * Level I Trauma Center * Inpatient Neurosurgery Service HOSPITAL * 974-bed tertiary referral center * Joint Commission accredited * Regional neuroscience referral center * High-volume neurosurgical service SUPPORT STAFF * Nine Neurosurgeons * Nine Advanced Practice Providers * 24/7 inpatient neurosurgical coverage * Multidisciplinary specialty support

Locum Physician (MD/DO) - Pathology - $220 per hour in Greenville, NC - Position Overview  One of our Partners in North Carolina is seeking a Board-Certified Transfusion Medicine Pathologist for an ongoing locum assignment beginning immediately. This opportunity offers long-term stability within a large academic health system and Level I trauma center supporting a well-established blood bank and transfusion medicine service line. Providers will work collaboratively with a team of clinical pathologists while participating in weekday coverage and shared call responsibilities. Highlights include: * Established pathology department * Academic medical center environment * 974-bed Level I trauma center * Long-term ongoing coverage need * Epic EMR * Opportunity for future permanent placement * Consistent weekday schedule with shared call rotation Assignment Highlights * Transfusion Medicine / Blood Bank Pathology coverage * Monday–Friday schedule * Rotating night and weekend call * Academic pathology department * Level I Trauma Center * Established pathology team including 4 clinical pathologists * Epic EMR * Opportunity for long-term assignment stability * Potential permanent opportunity in future * HPA Healthcare is Joint Commission–certified * Active member of NALTO Job Responsibilities * Provide transfusion medicine and blood bank pathology coverage * Participate in transfusion reaction evaluations * Support blood utilization and blood bank operations * Collaborate with pathology and laboratory teams * Participate in rotating night and weekend call coverage * Consult with clinical teams regarding transfusion management * Document and manage cases within Epic EMR

Locum Physician (MD/DO) - Surgery - Neurosurgery - $2,700 per day in Burlington, NC - Position Overview $2,700 base + callback A respected regional medical center in North Carolina is seeking a Board Certified Neurosurgeon for ongoing locum tenens call coverage. This opportunity offers 24-hour neurosurgical call within an established five-physician practice specializing in general neurosurgery, spine surgery, peripheral nerve surgery, and brachial plexus disorders. Physicians will provide emergency consultations, operative coverage, and inpatient management while utilizing Epic EMR. WHY PHYSICIANS LIKE THIS ASSIGNMENT * 24-hour call only * Established neurosurgery practice * Five neurosurgeon group * Epic EMR * Adult patient population * All travel provided * Additional dates anticipated Pay Ranking: Top 15–20% of Southeastern Neurosurgery locum opportunities. Assignment Highlights * 24-hour call only * Adult patient population * October and November coverage currently available * Additional shifts expected * Five neurosurgeons on staff * General neurosurgery * Spine surgery * Peripheral nerve surgery * Brachial plexus surgery * Epic EMR

Locum Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) - General Practice - $245 per hour in Salisbury, NC - POSITION OVERVIEW $245/HOUR One of our Partners in North Carolina is seeking experienced CRNAs for an ongoing locums assignment at Novant Health Rowan Medical Center, 612 Mocksville Avenue, Salisbury, NC 28144 . This opportunity offers: * $245/hour provider compensation * Flexible 3-, 4-, or 5-day schedules * In-house anesthesia coverage * Broad procedural exposure * Orthopedic, vascular, OB, thoracic, neuro, and regional anesthesia cases * EPIC EMR * Ongoing assignment potential * Both inpatient and outpatient coverage * High-acuity anesthesia experience within a well-supported surgical environment * North Carolina licensed providers only * Drive-in/local candidates preferred This assignment is ideal for CRNAs seeking strong compensation, broad procedural diversity, and long-term scheduling flexibility within a busy regional medical center. ASSIGNMENT HIGHLIGHTS * Joint Commission–certified staffing support through HPA Healthcare * Active member of NALTO * Ongoing assignment with long-term potential * Flexible 3-, 4-, or 5-shift weekly scheduling * In-house anesthesia coverage model * Broad surgical and procedural exposure * Both inpatient and outpatient settings * EPIC EMR * Adult, pediatric, trauma, and OB exposure * Regional anesthesia exposure * No supervision responsibilities * Strong procedural diversity * Large regional health system support * NC licensed providers only * Drive-in/local candidates preferred JOB RESPONSIBILITIES * Provide anesthesia services across inpatient and outpatient settings * Deliver general anesthesia care * Perform regional anesthesia techniques * Manage spinal and epidural anesthesia * Support orthopedic, thoracic, neuro, vascular, and OB procedures * Perform arterial line and central line placement * Support ventilation management and acute BP/volume management * Provide post-operative pain management support * Collaborate with surgical and perioperative teams * Document patient encounters within EPIC EMR

Locum Physician Assistant (PA) - Urgent Care - $120 per hour in Wilmington, NC - Position Overview  An established urgent care network in eastern North Carolina is seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant for an ongoing locum tenens opportunity. Providers will treat both adult and pediatric patients in a busy urgent care setting while utilizing Epic EMR and working alongside experienced support staff. Candidates should be comfortable serving as the sole APP in clinic and independently managing a broad range of urgent care presentations and procedures. IMPORTANT COMPENSATION NOTICE: This position is paid on an all-inclusive basis at $120/hour. Compensation includes all travel-related expenses, lodging, mileage, meals, and incidental expenses. No additional travel reimbursement, housing reimbursement, rental car reimbursement, or per diem is available. Because of the all-inclusive compensation structure, local North Carolina candidates residing within driving distance of Morehead City, Wilmington, Leland, or Kinston are strongly preferred and will receive priority consideration. Provider Compensation: $120/hour All-Inclusive Provider Pay Ranking: Top 15% of local Urgent Care APP locum opportunities in North Carolina (2026 market data) Assignment Highlights * ASAP start * Ongoing assignment * Outpatient urgent care setting * Epic EMR * No call * No hospital privileges required * No inpatient responsibilities * Adults and pediatric patients (6 months+) * Average 40 patients per shift * Sole-provider practice model * Multiple eastern North Carolina locations * Local candidates strongly preferred * All-inclusive compensation structure * Top 15% compensation for local urgent care APP opportunities